The Gilchrist Blog
The goal of our blog is to provide you with comprehensive and inspiring information about issues that are important to our continuum of care. We also share the latest news about Gilchrist, highlight our work in the community, promote upcoming events, provide program-specific information and offer ways you can help – either by volunteering or fundraising.
A Lifetime in Music: How Gilchrist’s Music Therapy Helps Mary Austin Stay Connected to What She Loves
At 90 years old, Mary Austin still lights up when music fills the room. Whether she’s softly singing along to a familiar hymn, reminiscing about...
Hospice, Health Equity, and Compassionate Care for All
Each spring, World Health Day highlights global health priorities and the fundamental belief that health is a human right, not a privilege. At Gilchrist, that...
Honoring Their Service, Remembering Their Sacrifice: A Memorial Day Reflection
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It’s a day rooted in...
A Life of Service and History: Honoring Coast Guard Veteran David Pearson
At Gilchrist, we have the privilege of caring for individuals whose lives tell remarkable stories—stories of service, love, and moments that have shaped history itself....
Rebuilding Routine After Loss
As the seasons begin to shift and signs of spring return, many people find themselves longing for renewal. But for those who are grieving the...
Steps of Hope: Walking Together in Memory, Reflection, and Healing
A daughter lifts a memory badge on its lanyard over her head, letting the photograph of her loved one rest close to her heart. Beside...
Priya’s Perspective: When Neuroscience Meets Compassion in Hospice Care
When I first started volunteering at Gilchrist, I was a little nervous. I think most people my age would be. We’re so used to school,...
Understanding the Active Signs of Dying: What Families May Notice
Watching a loved one approach the final stage of life can be one of the most difficult experiences a family faces. Many people worry that...
A Calm Presence at the Bedside: How Gilchrist End-of-Life Doulas Support Patients and Families
When someone is nearing the end of life, families often describe time as both urgent and slow. Decisions pile up. Emotions come in waves. And...
Capturing Treasured Legacies Through Gilchrist’s Memory Bear and Pillow Legacy Program
Sometimes grief shows up in ways words cannot hold. A flannel shirt still hanging in the closet. A favorite tie tucked in a drawer. A...
